Baton Rouge Magnolia Mound Plantation House

Magnolia Mound Plantation House is known for unique vernacular architecture influenced by early settlers from France and the West Indies. The plantation house located on the Mississippi River was built in 1791 and renovated in 1802-1805. Spanning the colonial era, Magnolia Mound's collection includes locally made furniture from Louisiana's colonial period, as well as French pieces. The historic house museum includes Open-Hearth Kitchen, Quarters, Pigeonnier, Overseer's House, Privy, and Gift Shop.